Not according to Shields in Oriel Friday night and in the pub Saturday.

He told us he 100% will be at Dundalk next year, and Kenny/Skinny Bond had already spoke to him about a new contract

"Player tells drinking supporters what they want to hear shocker"

If Shields stays then I'd be happy but until it's official anything can happen. I'm sure he isn't happy about being left out of the team even though he's been one of the outstanding players when he has played. Maybe he wants to consider his options with regards to getting more regular game time.

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If Shields stays then I'd be happy but until it's official anything can happen. I'm sure he isn't happy about being left out of the team even though he's been one of the outstanding players when he has played. Maybe he wants to consider his options with regards to getting more regular game time.

He might sign a contract but doesnt mean he will be at Dundalk. He has backed his own ability to play at Championship level in England, if that doesnt happen well then he is sticking with Dundalk. What I find interesting about this Dundalk squad is almost to a man they are saying they will only be at Dundalk if an offer from England doesnt happen. I'm sure that would depend on SK staying on too.

Towell did this at the end of last season, he signed a contract for 2015, but the club did not make it public until it was clear that no transfer offers were coming from UK. I think the only one that came in was from Blackpool and that was quickly rejected by both player and club. Possibly Peterborough also.

He wants to play in the Championship, and I can't see him accepting a lower league side, so if no Championship offer comes in, I would say the chances of him staying with Dundalk next season would be fairly high.

But who knows, some club might take a punt on him and offer a contract (appears he is not interested in a trial) but I still think he will be with us next season.

Towell did this at the end of last season, he signed a contract for 2015, but the club did not make it public until it was clear that no transfer offers were coming from UK. I think the only one that came in was from Blackpool and that was quickly rejected by both player and club. Possibly Peterborough also.

He wants to play in the Championship, and I can't see him accepting a lower league side, so if no Championship offer comes in, I would say the chances of him staying with Dundalk next season would be fairly high.

But who knows, some club might take a punt on him and offer a contract (appears he is not interested in a trial) but I still think he will be with us next season.

The potential for a move is there as we know - it will be interesting, if he moves to the Championship, to see if or how suddenly he will be in contention for the RoI squad.